Respiratory System Flashcards
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This is responsible for gas exchange, allowing the body to take in oxygen (O₂) and expel carbon dioxide (CO₂). This process is vital for producing energy and maintaining acid-base balance.
Respiratory System
The respiratory system, which includes the nose, (1)_____, larynx (voicebox), (2)______ (windpipe) , bronchi, and lungs, provided for gas exchange, the intake of (3)_____, and the removal of CO2.
The respiratory system also helps regulate blood pH; contains receptors for the sense of (4)___; filters, warms, and moistens inspired air; produces sounds; and rids of the body of some water and heat in exhaled air.
- (1) pharynx (throat)
- (2) trachea (windpipe)
- (3) oxygen (O2)
- (4) smell
The entire process of gas exchange in the body is called what?
Respiration
Respiration occurs in 3 basic steps. What are these?
- Pulmonary ventilation
- External ventilation
- Internal ventilation
This is the movement of air in and out of lungs. In simple terms, it is about “Breathing”.
Pulmonary ventilation
This is the exchange of gases between the environment and the lungs.
External respiration
This is the exchange of gases between blood and cells.
This is when oxygen goes into the cells and carbon dioxide away by blood.
Internal respiration
Functionally, the respiratory system can also be divided into 2 parts. What are these?
- Conducting zone
- Respiratory zone
This is consists of a series of interconnecting cavities and tubes both outside and within the lungs.
This is the area without gas exchange. Just important for connections [From the nose to bronchioles]
150 ml of Air
Conducting zone
This is consists of tissues within the lungs where gas exchange occurs between air and blood.
This is where the gas exchange happens [It happens in the lungs]
350 ml of Air
Respiratory zone
What are the organs involved in conducting portion?
- Nasal cavity
- Pharynx
- Larynx
- Trachea
- Bronchi
- Bronchioles
What is involved in respiratory portion?
Lungs (specifically Alveoli)
What are the 2 Divisions of the Respiratory system in terms of its location or structurally?
Upper and Lower respiratory tract
What are the components of Upper Respiratory Tract?
Nasal cavity and Pharynx (throat)
Note: Pag may sipon and masakit ang lalamunan.
What are the components of Lower Respiratory Tract?
- Larynx (voicebox)
- Trachea (windpipe)
- Bronchi
- Lungs
Note: Pag namamaos na because of sipon and sore throat. Others are bronchitis and pneumonia.
This is a specialized organ at the entrance of the respiratory system and has a visible external and internal portion.
Nose
The external portion of the nose is made of what?
Cartilage and skin and is lined with mucous membrane
The openings of the nose to the exterior are the _________.
External nares
The internal portion of the nose, divided from the external portion by the ________, communicates with the paranasal sinuses and nasopharynx through the internal nares.
nasal septum
Note: The nose is adapted for warming, moistening, and filtering air; olfaction; and serving as a resonating chamber.
What are the 4 sinuses? Also called the paranasal sinuses.
This is for vocalization or the resonating chamber. When this is infected, magiging ngongo style ka HAHAHA
- Ethmoid
- Sphenoid
- Maxillary
- Frontal
This is a funnel-shaped tube that starts at the internal nares and extends partway down the neck. It lies just posterior to the nasal and oral cavities and just anterior to the cervical (neck) vertebrae. It’s wall is composed of skeletal muscle and lined with mucous membrane
Pharynx (throat)
Note: In digestive, it’s for swallowing. For respiratory, its for conduction of air.
The pharynx (throat) functions as a passageway for air and food. It is also a _________ for speech sounds and houses the tonsils.
resonating chamber
The pharynx is divided into 3. What are these?
- Nasopharynx
- Oropharynx
- Laryngopharynx
Its a part of pharynx that functions in respiration.
Nasopharynx